After winning an Emmy for directing the 90th Academy Awards, Glenn Weiss used his acceptance speech to propose to his girlfriend, Jan Svendsen.

ā€œIā€™m really grateful to be here, but itā€™s bittersweet,ā€ Weiss told the star-studded crowd from the stage at Los Angelesā€™ Microsoft Theater Monday night.

ā€œThe person most proud at this moment would be mom and she passed away just two weeks agoā€¦ Mom always believed in finding the sunshine in things, and she adored my girlfriend Jan. Jan, you are the sunshine in my life and mom was right, donā€™t ever let go of your sunshine. You wonder why I donā€™t like to call you my girlfriend? Because I want to call you my wife.ā€

With a camera pointed at a happily stunned Svendsen, the crowd erupted in applause and cheers.

ā€œI didnā€™t ask yet!ā€ Weiss said

Svendsen quickly joined Weiss on stage.

ā€œThis is the ring that my dad put on my momā€™s finger 67 years ago,ā€ Weiss said, holding out the ring.

ā€œOh my God,ā€ Svendsen whispered.

ā€œAnd to my sisters and brothers, I didnā€™t swipe it! Dad knows I have it, OK?ā€ Weiss joked.

ā€œI love you,ā€ Svendsen said.

ā€œJan, I want to put this ring my mom wore on your finger in front of all these people and in front of my mom and your parents watching from above,ā€ Weiss said, getting down on one knee. ā€œWill you marry me?ā€

After her ā€œYes,ā€ the couple shared a long kiss.

ā€œThank you to the Academy!ā€ Weiss said, beaming. ā€œThank you everybody!ā€

Weiss has directed numerous awards shows, including the Tony Awards and the Miss Universe Pageant. The award for is his 14th Emmy.

With files from The Associated Press